Energy & Environment
Accomplishments
(1st Term)
Recognized and adopted consideration of energy and environmental issues in the County’s daily business, including:
- Addressed Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, and Cultural Resource Protection in the award-winning West Kauaʻi Community Plan.
- Extended life of Kekaha Landfill by 3-to-5 years.
- Implemented a new policy banning government funds for purchase of disposable plastics.
- Executed a new ordinance restricting polystyrene foam food service containers.
LOOKING FORWARD
(2nd Term)
Indentify and promote long-term solutions and investments that are in harmony with our environment, the realities of sea-level rise, and climate change, including:
- Waste management technologies that minimize the need for landfills and emphasize waste conversion and recycling.
- Infrastructure expansions (e.g., waste water treatment).
